Originally pitched as a mid-market sibling to Bar Shu across the way, Ba Shan is, if anything, more atmospheric, with its stone floors, Hunan screens & a ‘shadow room’ at the rear with lanterns & cowskin puppets. The trademark chilli heat, astringent pickled flavours, soothing stews & delicate stir-fries are all here – so start with pounded aubergine in sesame & garlic sauce, sweet & sour pork ribs, or potato slivers with chilli & numbing Szechuan pepper. After that, pick from stewed pig’s trotters with ginger & chilli or bamboo-fragrant chicken smothered with yet more chillis. The wine list features several spice-friendly whites – otherwise drink Tsingtao beer or one of the fruity beverages preferred by young Chinese customers, such as the strawberry-based ‘dream of red mansion’. Two upstairs rooms are ideal for parties.
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